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Which bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Nottingham. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£29
tomorrow
£28
Sunday
£33
Monday
£18
Tuesday
£16
Wednesday
£30
Thursday
£15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 0m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 18:05 Nottingham Central Station  Economy £29
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 19:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 15m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £38
FlixBus 6h 25m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 06:05 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 9h 0m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £44

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 06:05 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 9h 0m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 18:05 Nottingham Central Station  Economy £32
National Express 7h 25m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 19:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 15m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 5m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 30m
      0
      22:35
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      04:10
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      05:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      06:05
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 19:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 15m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 5m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 30m
      0
      22:35
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      04:10
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      05:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      06:05
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 0m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 18:05 Nottingham Central Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 25m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 06:05 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 19:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 15m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 0m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £60

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 0m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 18:05 Nottingham Central Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 25m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 06:05 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 19:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 7h 15m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 0m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £44

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 19:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 7h 15m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 0m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 30m
      0
      22:35
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      04:10
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      05:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      06:05
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 0m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 18:05 Nottingham Central Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 25m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 06:05 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 19:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 15m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 0m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £44

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Nottingham is £15 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Nottingham?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Nottingham. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Nottingham. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Nottingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 19 coaches from Edinburgh to Nottingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Nottingham, with 12 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Nottingham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 4 times by bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Nottingham bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 358.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Nottingham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£33
Saturday 06/12
£33
Sunday 07/12
£33
Monday 08/12
£33
Tuesday 09/12
£30
Wednesday 10/12
£30
Thursday 11/12
£25
Friday 12/12
£30
Saturday 13/12
£33
Sunday 14/12
£30
Monday 15/12
£30
Tuesday 16/12
£30
Wednesday 17/12
£30
Thursday 18/12
£21
Friday 19/12
£30
Saturday 20/12
£38
Sunday 21/12
£30
Monday 22/12
£30
Tuesday 23/12
£21
Wednesday 24/12
£30
Thursday 25/12
£56
Friday 26/12
£44
Saturday 27/12
£38
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Nottingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Nottingham, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Nottingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Nottingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Nottingham are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Nottingham timetable.

National Express from Edinburgh to Nottingham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £30
Fastest Coach 7h 15m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 21:10
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Nottingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 09:05
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 27/11/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Nottingham

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Nottingham. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Nottingham.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Nottingham. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Nottingham bus

How much does a Edinburgh Nottingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Nottingham bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £65. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Nottingham.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Nottingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Nottingham is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Nottingham from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Nottingham is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

The earliest bus to Nottingham departs from Edinburgh at 08:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

The latest bus to Nottingham departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Nottingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Nottingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Nottingham from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Nottingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Nottingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Nottingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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